Which type of microcomputer would be most suitable for Susan's needs?

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Desktop computer

• Embedded system

Susan wants her microcomputer to have good performance for multitasking. Which component should she prioritize?

• Graphics Card

• Hard Drive Space

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Optical Drive

Which type of memory should Alice use to store the device's operational code?

• Data memory (RAM)

• Program memory (ROM)

• Cache memory

• Virtual memory

Alice wants the device's code to remain intact even when the power is turned off. Which characteristic of program memory is important for this requirement?

• Volatility

• Speed

• Non-volatility

• Capacity

Which type of memory is best suited for Bob's need for fast, temporary data storage?

• Program memory (ROM)

• Data memory (RAM)

• Flash memory

• Hard disk drive

Bob's application requires frequent read and write operations on the data memory. Which characteristic is most important for this memory type?

• Non-volatility

• High read/write speed

• Low power consumption

• Large storage capacity

Which type of memory should Emma use to store the firmware update so it remains after a power cycle?

• Data memory (RAM)

• Program memory (EEPROM)

• Cache memory

• Virtual memory

Emma needs to test the firmware update before permanently writing it to memory. Which type of memory should she use for testing?

• Data memory (RAM)

• Program memory (ROM)

• Flash memory

• Cache memory

Which tool does Jane need to use to convert her assembly language source code into machine code?

After assembling her code, Jane gets an object file. What is the purpose of this file?